Our homes are our sanctuary. They provide a safe place where we can be productive and creative. As we spend so much time in our homes, it’s important to create spaces that enhance our mood and stimulate creativity. An easy way to do this is by introducing colour to the parts of the home where […]
We are now entering a new financial year, it is now a good time to start thinking about your tax savings and what tax deductions you can legitimately claim. “And in that regard, one of the best investments to have is a rental property because it will not only increase the value of your assets, […]
It’s been said that when you open your mind, you “let happiness in”, so why not try an online course to explore something new? Perhaps you have always wanted to learn how to play the piano, or you would like to code your own programmes. There’s certainly no shortage of online courses that will allow […]
Repo rate reduction will help ease economic pain – particularly after lockdown restrictions are lifted Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group “In an unexpected but welcome announcement, the Monetary Policy Committee today (14 April 2020) announced a further 100bps cut in the repo rate, reducing it to just 4.25%. This […]
Now is the ideal time to increase the appeal of your home First impressions always count. So perhaps this lockdown period is the ideal opportunity to enhance the appeal of your property, especially if your agent will be doing a video tour of your home in the future. Refresh A freshly painted older home with neat gutters, […]
General sales enquiries back to pre-lockdown levels and transactions continuing in the virtual space. While South Africa still has some way to go before most lockdown regulations are lifted, encouragingly, as far as the residential property market is concerned, we are continuing to see some activity, with general sales enquiries back to pre-lockdown levels and […]
Sellers and buyers of property welcome reopening of Deeds Offices News that the various Deeds Offices around the country are permitted to open soon is very positive news for homeowners whose concluded property sales can now be processed and proceeds received – especially distressed sellers who, in the prevailing economic recession remain indebted and under […]
Working from home during lockdown? Make the most of your work space with these small changes 1. Claim your space Make sure you have a dedicated place in your home where you can work with minimal disruptions. It’s important to create a boundary between your workspace, and the rest of the home. This is especially […]
Companions, air purifiers, mood enhancers and pantry staples – household plants can be all of these, and more. eing in lockdown means that you now have ample time to flex your green fingers and beautify your living space. Not only do plants recreate a sense of being in nature, but research shows that they can […]
Property is traditionally viewed as a safe investment option in the medium to long term even during times of economic uncertainty We are living in challenging times. A global pandemic has placed our ailing economy under considerable additional pressure at a time when consumers are already dealing with rising utility costs, loadshedding and water shortages […]